Source: Religious Intelligence
http://www.religiousintelligence.co.uk/news/?NewsID=4741
The US Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) today expressed its alarm at the recent spate of bombings of churches in Baghdad and Mosul and called on the Iraqi government to provide protection to all of the country’s citizens, especially its vulnerable Christian minority.
The bombings occurred late Saturday evening, Sunday afternoon, Sunday evening, and Monday at six churches throughout Baghdad and one in Mosul. USCIRF sources in Baghdad report that 14 civilians were killed and several more were injured in the weekend bombings. Initial press reports indicate several injuries in today’s attack in Mosul.
“The Iraqi government, which is now fully responsible for security in its cities, must apprehend and punish the perpetrators of this violence and must ensure that civilian property and lives, particularly of its most vulnerable citizens, are protected,’ said Leonard Leo, USCIRF chair. “The US government should insist that the Iraqi government protect all of its citizens. Christians are one of Iraq’s ancient, indigenous peoples, and their continued presence there is essential to Iraq’s future as a democratic, pluralistic, and rule of law society.”